Don’t Get Ideas Beyond Your Station

from The Flagging Career of a Semaphore Signaller by Light Engineering

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John gets back from lunch late. His manager, Ken, puts him in his place and tells him to get on with his work. Ken threatens to sack John if he doesn't mend his ways.

However – in a fit of rage, John tells Ken he’s quitting the job and storms off. Ken is worried, as he does want John to continue with his work, if only he’ll apply himself a bit more.

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Don’t Get Ideas Above Your Station (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)

The Manager: You're late back from lunch. Get on with your work!

Seems to me you’re not concentratin’
You’re complicating
What you should be doin’
It will lead to ruin
There’s trouble brewin’

Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your limitation
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your situation

You know it’s really disappointing
You’re never joining in
Be part of the team
And end your foolish dreams
Stick to your routine

You’re dependent on the day job
It’s what you really are
You’re a slave to your working wage
Without it you won’t get far
Without it you won’t get far
So stay as you are!

Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your limitation
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your situation
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Otherwise you’re fired!

Signaller: That's It - I quit!

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from The Flagging Career of a Semaphore Signaller, released January 11, 2022
Tim Hunter: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Synthesiser
Charlie Bramald - spoken bits
Produced and Recorded by Tim Hunter at Northern Soundscapes Studio, Knaresborough.

Music composed by Tim Hunter © 2022 All Rights Reserved

This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service, Reg no:284739388

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